Trans-European Combined Transport network explained
The Trans-European Combined Transport network is one of a number of the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) of the European Union.[1] [2]
According to Article 14 of the Decision No 1692/96/EC[3] of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, the Trans-European Combined Transport network comprises the following:
- Railways and inland waterways suitable for combined transport and shipping which, combined where appropriate with the shortest possible initial and/or terminal road haulage, permit the long-distance transport of goods
- Inter-modal terminals equipped with installations permitting transhipment between railways, inland waterways, shipping routes and roads
- Suitable rolling stock, on a provisional basis, where the characteristics of the infrastructure, as yet unadapted, so require.
Notes and References
- Book: The trans-European transport network. : Ten-T priority projects.. 2002. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities. European Commission.. 9289439637. Luxemburg. 51985520.
- Web site: Trans-European Transport Network.
- Web site: Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network . EUR-Lex - 31996D1692 - EN, Official Journal L 228, 09/09/1996 P. 0001 - 0104. en. 2019-05-25.